Eli

Eli - 6 months & 8lbs (as of 2/4), Chi Mix, Neutered <br/>Expected full grown size around to be around 13lbs <br/><br/>This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal's name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org<br/><br/>Thier Foster Parent Says: "Eli is a medium energy puppy who enjoys a good walk a day - 60 minute or so. Indoors, he occasionally gets the zoomies but also loves taking long naps. He is truly a natural-born city pup—loud city sounds don't faze him at all, and he clearly enjoys all the New Yorkers who stop to say “aww, he's so cute!” He's also very interested in birds and squirrels and likes to chase them when he sees them on walks. On leash, he can be a bit zig-zaggy but does not pull hard. He is sort of potty trained: he does all of his bowel movements outdoors during our three daily walks. He occasionally has indoor pee accidents, but we are actively working on wee-wee pad training, and he has had some success so far. He is a true social butterfly and immediately greets strangers with face licks. He loves both people and other animals and would likely do well with all ages. Being a puppy, he does jump on people and dogs to say hello, and he can sometimes be a bit mouthy with gentle nibbles, but he has never nipped to the point of pain. He also shows classic puppy behavior when it comes to chewing—laces, shoes, charging cords, buttons, you name it—but we are working on setting boundaries.<br/>He does well being left alone. We are crate training and keep him in his crate overnight and when we leave the apartment. He rarely cries, and if he does, it's only for a few seconds. When we return, he is usually relaxed in his crate and often just waking up from a nap."<br/><br/>Level of dog ownership experience required:<br/>INTERMEDIATE – As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day. The adopter must have relevant primary care experience with a similar breed, temperament, and/or energy level. (Primary care experience includes ownership, fostering, or dog sitting as an adult, not a dog you grew up with.) Relevant puppy care experience is a huge plus, but bare minimum the adopter must have TONS of time and patience. Raising a puppy can be a lot of fun, but it's also tremendous work. Puppies' personalities and exercise/stimulation requirements change dramatically between now and when they're a year old as their bodies and brains develop, so an active lifestyle and the ability to adapt to a pup's evolving needs are a must. We strongly urge professional dog training with a rewards based trainer from the get go. Adults only or kids ages 8 and up – all puppies go through a mouthy, rambunctious phase and often accidentally hurt children when playing. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN BREED RESEARCH to make sure you have a better understanding of the kind of temperament and exercise requirements this dog may have as an adult.<br/><br/>Energy level:<br/>MEDIUM – Very young puppies sleep and nap a lot, but their energy level skyrockets when they become teens (4 months to around a year). As an adult, this dog will need significant structure and plenty of daily exercise, training, and mental stimulation – 90 consecutive minutes of movement in the morning plus potty break walks and brain games throughout the day at a minimum. (This is regardless of dog size – many small breeds were designed for lots of activity and will exhibit unwanted behavior when they're understimulated.) <br/><br/>Medical status:<br/>Healthy as far as we know. Up to date on their DHPP and Bordetella vaccines, spayed/neutered; microchipped; treated with dewormer upon intake. (For dogs under 4 months old, adopters will need to finish the DHPP vaccine series and administer the Rabies vaccine at 16 weeks of age.)<br/><br/>How did this dog end up with Social Tees?<br/>Most of our dogs come via partner groups who help us save them from shelters where they are at risk of euthanasia in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico. There are very few spay/neuter resources there and many more animals in those areas than there are people to adopt them. Rescue groups like ours bring them to the northeast where the desire for pets like these allows us to save their lives.<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: We cannot guarantee any breed mix, exact age, or full grown size (if the dog is under a year old). We do our best with very educated guesses. <br/><br/>This animal is not at the Social Tees office, all are in foster homes.<br/><br/>LEARN MORE ABOUT US: socialteesnyc.org and Instagram @socialteesnyc

Eli - 6 months & 8lbs (as of 2/4), Chi Mix, Neutered
Expected full grown size around to be around 13lbs

This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal's name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org

Thier Foster Parent Says: "Eli is a medium energy puppy who enjoys a good walk a day - 60 minute or so. Indoors, he occasionally gets the zoomies but also loves taking long naps. He is truly a natural-born city pup—loud city sounds don't faze him at all, and he clearly enjoys all the New Yorkers who stop to say “aww, he's so cute!” He's also very interested in birds and squirrels and likes to chase them when he sees them on walks. On leash, he can be a bit zig-zaggy but does not pull hard. He is sort of potty trained: he does all of his bowel movements outdoors during our three daily walks. He occasionally has indoor pee accidents, but we are actively wo

Eli - 6 months & 8lbs (as of 2/4), Chi Mix, Neutered
Expected full grown size around to be around 13lbs

This puppy is eligible to join our foster-to-adopt program. Please email fostertoadopt@socialteesnyc.org with the animal's name in the subject line if you are interested! Want to straight up adopt? Submit an adoption application at socialteesnyc.org

Thier Foster Parent Says: "Eli is a medium energy puppy who enjoys a good walk a day - 60 minute or so. Indoors, he occasionally gets the zoomies but also loves taking long naps. He is truly a natural-born city pup—loud city sounds don't faze him at all, and he clearly enjoys all the New Yorkers who stop to say “aww, he's so cute!” He's also very interested in birds and squirrels and likes to chase them when he sees them on walks. On leash, he can be a bit zig-zaggy but does not pull hard. He is sort of potty trained: he does all of his bowel movements outdoors during our three daily walks. He occasionally has indoor pee accidents, but we are actively working on wee-wee pad training, and he has had some success so far. He is a true social butterfly and immediately greets strangers with face licks. He loves both people and other animals and would likely do well with all ages. Being a puppy, he does jump on people and dogs to say hello, and he can sometimes be a bit mouthy with gentle nibbles, but he has never nipped to the point of pain. He also s